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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,546.31, 377,041.99 and 182,869.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,546.31, 377,041.99 and 182,869.15 is: 252,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,546.31 : 377,041.99 = 182,869.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,546.31/377,041.99 = 182,869.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,546.31x = 377,041.99 × 182,869.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,546.31x = 68,949,345,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,949,345,426.05/273,546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,057.31

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